Johnsons State of the Union flags 1968 policy lines
President Johnson’s joint session address outlines a campaign style program for 1968 rather than a pure legislative agenda. He promotes jobs, housing, health care, crime-fighting, anti pollution, civil rights, and large spending, urging action on a ten percent income tax surcharge while warning of price rises and deficits. The piece analyzes the speech as a potential Johnson platform depending on his re election plans.
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Lyndon Johanson
The
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Danville Register Subscription Rates Notice
The Danville Register details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with city carrier and mail options, price tiers, and renewal notices. It notes AP news use rights and regional postal zones, with Brannan Company advertising in major cities.
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Danville
Associated Press
Algo
Who Changed Boyd or Dodd in the Post Affair
A long critique analyzes James Boyd and Senator Thomas Dodd amid charges in the Saturday Evening Post. It argues Boyd attacks Dodd with selective facts while Dodd’s defenders note the author’s personal indiscretions and question the credibility of Boyd. The piece highlights legal limits on suing public officials and the cost of defamation actions.
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Thomas Dodd
Dodd
James Boyd
Gerald L. K. Smith
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Boyd
Senator Dodd
Lana
Drew
Pearson
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All American Morals
Pilgrim’s Progress
Treasury
Delver
Partment
Senger Wood
Mr. Boyd
Drew Pearson
Jamesit
Saturday Evening Post
Archangel of the Divine
August Journal
Supreme Court
Sullivan
The
New York Times
Belonging Era Reflected In Official Nonecandidate Forms
A columnist critiques the rise of membership in various social and political groups, highlighting Oregon’s official nonecandidate form and Rockefeller's presidential decision as signs of shifting civic identity. The piece mocks pervasive lists of In affiliations and notes changes in political participation and public life.
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Dean Rusk
Oregon
Rockefeller
United States
Retirement of Two Stalwart Republicans Ends Era in Senate
Holmes Alexander notes Bourke Hickenlooper of Iowa and Frank Carlson of Kansas will retire after lengthy careers. He argues their departures mark a loss of institutional knowledge, yet praise their sense of responsibility and duty. The column weighs GOP strength and the impact on future leadership.
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Iowa
Frank Carlson
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Leverett Saltomstall
Massachusetts
Prescott Busa
Connecticut
Times
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Kansas
Peace and Dollars Clash Over Vietnam and Soviet Aims
An essay argues Moscow benefits from Vietnam conflict as U S. spending fuels the economy while the Soviets keep test arms and gold reserves stable. It warns devaluation pressure and a possible disengagement by Ho Chi Minh if Soviet leverage wanes. The piece also notes shifts in China and domestic media commentary on public life and sports.
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Soviet Union
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Southeast Asia
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Keith Bush
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Hsiao
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Mai Tse-tung
Chiang Ching
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